Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21CJ) vs. Samsung Galaxy Book2 Go

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21CJ) and Samsung Galaxy Book2 Go. Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21CJ) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21CJ) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

impressive battery life

good security features

solid processor performance

heavier than competitors

limited color accuracy

basic graphics power

premium price tag

Samsung Galaxy Book2 Go Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Samsung Galaxy Book2 Go based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

long battery life

affordable price

efficient connectivity options

solid build quality

moderate performance

basic display quality

limited storage capacity

minimal graphics power

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21CJ) and Samsung Galaxy Book2 Go
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
83 % - Design
75 % - Display
45 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21CJ) vs. Samsung Galaxy Book2 Go Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21CJ) Samsung Galaxy Book2 Go
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.19 cm x 25.55 cm x 2.05 cm 32.39 cm x 22.48 cm x 1.55 cm
Weight 1.81 kg 1.44 kg
Case Material Carbon fibre (top), glass-fibre (top), polycarbonate (top), polyphenylene sulfide (bottom) -
Colour Thunder black Silver
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21CJ) Samsung Galaxy Book2 Go
Screen Size (Type) 16" - IPS 14"
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 -
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC -
Features Anti-glare, on-cell touch technology, 85° viewing angle Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21CJ) Samsung Galaxy Book2 Go
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6850U / 2.7 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c+ Gen 3 (3rd Gen)
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 2.4 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 8-core
Cache L3 - 16 MB -
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21CJ) Samsung Galaxy Book2 Go
RAM 32 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 6400 MHz -
Rated Speed 6400 MHz -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21CJ) Samsung Galaxy Book2 Go
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption, Performance - Samsung 128 GB SSD - eUFS
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21CJ) Samsung Galaxy Book2 Go
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon 680M Qualcomm Adreno 642L
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s) -
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - 720p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, Windows Hello, fixed focus, hybrid FHD/IR camera -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Input: Dolby Voice, far-field -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21CJ) Samsung Galaxy Book2 Go
Wireless Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Qualcomm NFA725A -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL) Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - 5G
Technology - 5G
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21CJ) Samsung Galaxy Book2 Go
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer -
Battery Capacity (Size) 52.5 Wh 42.3 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 20 hour(s)
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21CJ) Samsung Galaxy Book2 Go
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt 45 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21CJ) Samsung Galaxy Book2 Go
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21CJ) Samsung Galaxy Book2 Go
Slots - 1 x SIM card (1 free)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI (4K support)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
2 x USB-C
USB 2.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21CJ) Samsung Galaxy Book2 Go
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro Windows 11 Home
Software Included - Samsung Settings, Samsung Gallery, Samsung Notes, Screen Recorder, Galaxy Book Smart Switch, Quick Share
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21CJ) Samsung Galaxy Book2 Go
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter 45W USB-C power adapter
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip with Microsoft Pluton, fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, system password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password, certificate based BIOS authentication, FIDO (Fast Identity Online) authentication MIL-STD-810H tested
Navigation Receiver - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified, TCO Certified 9.0 IEC 61960
Carbon Footprint 233 kg carbon emissions (EU) -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years
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